Tulare Western hadn't done well against Mission Oak recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Tulare Western Mustangs walked away with a 41-32 victory over the Mission Oak Hawks. This was a revenge game for the Mustangs: when they faced off against the Hawks on January 9th, they had to take a 40-22 loss.
| 01/29/25 @ Mission Oak | 7 |
| 01/23/25 @ Tulare Union | 4 |
| 01/21/25 vs Lemoore | 2 |
Tulare Western's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Annette Lopez, who posted eight points in addition to seven steals and five rebounds. Lopez is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Regina Toscano, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards.
Mission Oak's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aiyana Murray, who earned nine points along with six rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Victoria Nwanna, who had four points in addition to 11 boards and five blocks.
Tulare Western is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. As for Mission Oak, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-13.
Tulare Western is taking a road trip to square off against Dinuba at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Dinuba will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Tulare Western surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mission Oak, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Lemoore at 6:30 p.m. Mission Oak is facing Lemoore at the right time seeing as Lemoore is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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